Traditional Shepherd's Pie

A timeless Irish recipe. To make cottage pie simply replace lamb with beef.

Ingredients

1 lbs. ground lamb

2 tbs. butter

1 c. onion

1 2/3 c. beef stock

1 tsp. tomato puree

1 tbs. fresh parsley

1 tsp. fresh thyme

1 tsp. fresh parsley

1 lbs. white or gold potatoes

2 c. mixed vegetables

Directions

Make mashed potatoes from the potatoes: peel and boil potatoes, then mash.
Melt butter in frying pan.
Add onions, cook for about 5 minutes.
Pour in stock (or water) and bring to a boil.
Add tomato puree, parsley, thyme and salt and pepper, simmer for 5 minutes.
Add meat and remaining vegetables to sauce and bring to boil.
Place in a pie dish, cover with mashed potatoes, and score the top.
Reheat in a moderate oven (350°F) for about 30 minutes.